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What better way to mark the end of 2017 than with an extravagant party held by one of the most prestigious maisons in the jewelry industry? Continuing its tradition of annually hosting Dubai’s finest, Cartier honored its historical links with the region, in once again, breathtaking fashion.

It was a night of pure grandeur. British songstress Ellie Goulding performed her latest hits, before twin-sister act, Simi and Haze Khadra, hit the DJ decks wearing the brand’s most iconic collections. Welcoming the long list of VIP guests was Guillaume Alix, Cartier’s Regional Managing Director, who reminisced about the long-standing relationship and mutual admiration between the Cartier Maison and the forward-thinking emirate, before introducing a spectacular light and water show on the Dubai Canal. The long-told story of Jacques Cartier and his claim that“Dubai and Cartier share the same pride of having strong roots; the same pioneering spirit,” was on the lips of everyone throughout the evening.

For those who didn’t have the pleasure of attending, Savoir Flair rounds up the party in numbers. Keep scrolling to discover everything you missed, below.

1200...

… Excited guests attended this year’s highly-anticipated event. Royalty, media, and celebrities gathered in celebration, each taking to the Cartier red carpet in their finest attire.

Photo: Courtesy of @Negin_Mirsalehi

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… Security guards kept watch — because a party full of this many VIPs needs a lot of protection!

Photo: Courtesy of @EllieGoulding

Over 250 Hours...

… Were spent building the venue, with the help of 100 people. Situated alongside the newly-built Dubai Canal, the purpose-built event space comprised stunning views of the city’s glittering skyline and shining new bridge — both of which were lit in Cartier red, of course.

Photo: Courtesy of Stephane Aït Ouarab

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… Cartier page boys were present, all dressed in traditional red and black, as they welcomed the guests to the glamorous event as they approached the red carpet.

Photo: Courtesy of @NathalieFanj

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… Photographers were snapping the event, capturing gorgeous guests and ‘wow’ moments such as the light show.

Photo: Courtesy of @KarenWazen

225 kW...

… of water was pumped to create the spectacular water and light show. The water used came from the Canal itself, and it took three separate pumps to propulse a water screen of 60 x 18 metres. Impressive stuff.